Tesla Model S Plaid Road Trip: Sandy Drives & Meet-Up
On day three of the Munro Live Tesla Model S Plaid road trip, the team continued their journey toward Maryland—and Sandy Munro finally took the wheel. With over a thousand miles already traveled, the episode dives deep into hands-on driving impressions, new insights into Tesla’s user interface, Autopilot quirks, and an unexpectedly huge fan turnout […]
Tesla Model S Plaid First Drive Impressions: A Performance Benchmark
The Tesla Model S Plaid has long been billed as the pinnacle of electric sedan performance—and from the moment Sandy Munro and John McElroy got behind the wheel, it delivered. In this first drive review, Munro & Associates share their real-world first impressions of the Model S Plaid, exploring everything from thrilling acceleration to build […]
Who Will Survive the EV Shift? A Strategic Teardown of the Auto Industry’s Future
In a no-holds-barred session with the team at Munro & Associates, Sandy Munro offers a candid, sharp, and sometimes humorous assessment of the future of the automotive industry. Drawing from six decades of experience, he unpacks the tectonic shifts underway and paints a stark picture about surviving the paradigm shift: legacy OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) […]
Design Smarter, Build Leaner: A Lean Design Engineering Strategy
In this continuation of Sandy Munro’s teardown talk, the emphasis shifts from parts and tools to philosophy and impact. Lean design engineering strategy lies at the heart of this discussion, exemplifying how product simplification and manufacturing efficiency are directly tied to survival in today’s hyper-competitive EV and automotive landscape. Munro’s teardown narratives not only highlight […]
Tesla Giga-Berlin Review: Insights from Munro Experts
Tesla’s Giga-Berlin factory is poised to reshape the EV landscape in Europe—and Sandy Munro and the team are here to break it all down. In their latest review, the Munro & Associates team dives deep into Giga-Berlin’s innovations, revealing why Tesla continues to outpace legacy automakers. Their teardown insights shed light on manufacturing strategies, engineering […]
Ford Mach-E Teardown Review with Chief Engineer Donna Dickson
In an industry-first move, Munro Live welcomed Ford’s Chief Engineer Donna Dickson for a candid, on-camera teardown review of the Ford Mach-E. The 39-minute discussion offered rare insights into Ford’s electric SUV platform—from customer-first design choices and lean manufacturing decisions to lessons learned from rivals like Tesla. For EV enthusiasts, engineers, and automotive strategists, this […]
Mach-E Front Motor Teardown: Sandy Praises Ingenious Design
At Munro & Associates, Sandy Munro has earned a reputation for his no-nonsense engineering reviews. His teardowns spotlight critical insights into automotive design, cost optimization, and manufacturing efficiency. In a surprising turn, the latest teardown of the Ford Mach-E’s front motor system left Sandy genuinely impressed — a rare feat. Here’s why. First Impressions: A […]
Ford Mach-E Rear Motor Teardown: Design Critique and Cost Opportunities
At Munro & Associates, we recently conducted a detailed teardown of the Ford Mach-E’s rear motor, inverter, and transmission assembly. Our objective? Understand how Ford’s design stacks up against competitors like Tesla and Volkswagen—and where it may be adding unnecessary complexity, weight, or cost. While the Mach-E’s system shows a few thoughtful touches, our analysis […]
Ford F-150 Lightning Review: First Look with Sandy Munro
Lightning Strikes: A New Spark for America’s Favorite Truck The Ford F-150 Lightning isn’t just another electric vehicle—it’s a bold step into the future of full-size trucks. In this exclusive first look, Munro & Associates’ Sandy Munro and Corey Steuben take us behind the scenes at Ford’s campus for a hands-on breakdown of the F-150 […]
Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta 9 – Munro’s On-Road Review
esla‘s Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta Version 9 promises a leap forward in autonomy. In this candid on-road evaluation, Sandy Munro joins Chris—also known as Dirty Tesla—for a hands-on demonstration. The result? A grounded, firsthand look at what Tesla’s Beta 9 is getting right, where it’s improving, and what still needs attention. First Impressions: Model Y […]